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Add 5/10 and 28/32

5/10 + 28/32 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/160 + 140/160 = 80 + 140/160 = 220/160
  5. 220/160 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 5/10 + 28/32 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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